The New York Times – Travel:
A traveler returning from Venice received a last-minute notice canceling the final leg of his itinerary. So why did $648 get him a new seat on that same flight?
Author: Seth Kugel
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British Airways Destroyed Our Guitar and Won’t Pay Up
The New York Times – Travel:
Two guitars belonging to a gospel band were lost on a flight from London to Paris. One arrived late, the other ended up ruined, but the airline won’t pay for the group’s tour rentals or the ruined instrument.
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Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account
The New York Times – Travel:
After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.
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Chacarita Is Buenos Aires’s Quirkiest Neighborhood. Get There Soon.
The New York Times – Travel:
Strolling through this once-traditional nook of the Argentine capital, the author found Art Deco houses on cobblestone streets, decadent churros and pizza slices, and whimsy around every corner.
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Help! Megabus Canceled My Trip But Won’t Refund the Booking Fee.
The New York Times – Travel:
A traveler spent $53.98 to reserve a bus ride from Philadelphia to Boston. But the company canceled the trip and returned only $49.99, prompting an 18-month fight over a principle.
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Japan Airlines Downgraded Our First Class Seats and Skimped on the Refund
The New York Times – Travel:
A couple is bumped from ultraluxury to semi-luxury on a trans-Pacific flight and receives what they feel is only a pittance in compensation.
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Help! Air Canada Ruined Our Trip to Ireland but Won’t Take the Blame.
The New York Times – Travel:
A Minnesota couple’s vacation fell apart after a jet bridge accident and a code-share snafu led to two nights of failed connections.
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Scammed Out of $3,100 on a Booking.com Rental: Tripped Up
The New York Times – Travel:
Following instructions she thought came from Booking.com, a woman wired payment for her planned eight-day stay to a bank account in Bilbao, Spain. It was a scam. She blames the company, but does she also bear some responsibility?
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Help! I Missed a Cruise and the Cruise Line’s Own Travel Insurance Won’t Pay.
The New York Times – Travel:
A young woman booked her first big trip, a Mediterranean cruise on Norwegian, but missed the boat when her flight was delayed. Since she bought the cruise line’s own travel protection plan, why is she stuck with the bill?